KristenMichele Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 So im currently Fostering a greyhound that has a super high prey drive and I was told he was cat friendly. Go figure I have 2 cats that he is constantly interested in. He muzzled all the time when in the house with the cats because he chases, snaps and looks for them all the time. He is never left unsupervised with the cats. Ive only experienced 2 times with the past 6 greys ive owned. He gets corrected with "no or leave it" and the water bottle has to be used from time to time if hes not listening. Im willing to work with him until he finds his forever home. It seems to be working. However im open to any suggestions that anyone has that may help more? Or any thoughts that may help others dealing with this? Quote Kristen mom to- Sp FancyPants (Fanny)- 4.20.12 Adopted 3.8.14 Rico's Maggie (Maggie)- 12.3.12 Adopted 1.21.15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AmberGusDad Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 It seems to me that the grey is frustrated; the cats are frustrated; and you are frustrated. Perhaps a placement in a home with no cats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound_in_LA Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 He would be happier in a foster home with no cats. If he's too high drive, this is too stressful for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AimeeBee Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) I wouldn't call a grey who "chases, snaps, and looks for them all the time" cat friendly. It does sound very frustrating for him, for you, and for your cats as AmberGusDad said. Having spent time with a cat-zapper in a house with a cat, it was no fun for anyone. George was constantly in "go" mode and was always stressed that he couldn't get to his prey. Muzzles can help but the dogs can still do damage with them on. Maybe your adoption group can move him to a home without cats? I wish I could help you or your group out if you guys are lacking cat-free placements. Unfortunately I'm not in a situation at the moment where I'm able to foster again. Edited September 6, 2014 by AimeeBee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Your good intentions are admirable; however, the risk is too high for your cats' safety. Please consider asking your adoption group to place the hound in a cat-free foster home ASAP. (Maybe there's a more cat-friendly hound in need of your foster home.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenMichele Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 I actually called this rescue this evening. I just feel like a horrible person. I mean I know there is never given when you when you foster that this will not happen. I feel bad this is my first foster experience and this happened. Plus this is only day 3. His behavior just continues and continues. It seemed to get better some from the first day. But he stalks the cats and looks for the all the time when they are around. Quote Kristen mom to- Sp FancyPants (Fanny)- 4.20.12 Adopted 3.8.14 Rico's Maggie (Maggie)- 12.3.12 Adopted 1.21.15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverhound Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I actually called this rescue this evening. I just feel like a horrible person. I mean I know there is never given when you when you foster that this will not happen. I feel bad this is my first foster experience and this happened. Plus this is only day 3. His behavior just continues and continues. It seemed to get better some from the first day. But he stalks the cats and looks for the all the time when they are around. You can't have that. You did the right thing. My Brees would be on high alert and stressed all the time if she was in a home with cats. I would never do that to her. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyhoundGirl Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I just got a foster in because she was trying to eat the cats at her other foster house. They called her cat tolerant, but she wasn't. It's not a good situation for anyone when a dog is placed in that kind of situation. Please don't feel bad or like a failure. It is what it is and it's the nature of these amazing sight hounds. Save your cats, your sanity and the hound and move him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AimeeBee Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 You did the right thing, please don't feel like a failure. This kind of thing happens and adoption groups should know/be prepared for it. I really believe that the right placement is out there for every dog -- there is likely a truly "cat-friendly" grey just waiting for a foster home to show them all about home life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGreyGirl Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 And the adoption group will be glad that they discovered that he is not cat friendly BEFORE they adopted him out to a family and called him cat friendly. Quote Qui me amat, amet et canes meas...et felem. Olivia (RDs Merrygoround, b. 4/6/07, Gotcha 12/19/11 Chloe (PAR Candice, b. 5/22/08, Gotcha 12/18/12) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AmberGusDad Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 I actually called this rescue this evening. I just feel like a horrible person. I mean I know there is never given when you when you foster that this will not happen. I feel bad this is my first foster experience and this happened. Plus this is only day 3. His behavior just continues and continues. It seemed to get better some from the first day. But he stalks the cats and looks for the all the time when they are around. Kristen, foster persons are never "horrible." On the contrary, they are almost always "heroes." As to this being your first foster experience, I am very sorry that it was an improper placement (I don't mean to imply that it was intentional). I hope that you will continue to foster. The greyhounds surely need the calibre of person that you apparently are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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